Alternator Buyer’s Guide

Your alternator is responsible for generating electrical power when your vehicle is running, powering various electrical devices in your vehicle, and keeping the battery charged. It’s essential that your alternator be in good working order if you want your vehicle to be reliable. We’ve put together this guide to help you better understand your alternator and know what to do if you encounter alternator problems. In this guide, we’ll cover:

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How To Replace A Toyota Camry Alternator

Is your Toyota Camry alternator giving you problems? Then it’s best to replace it before it fails completely. Getting a new one installed by your mechanic can be pricey. But you can save money by replacing it yourself with a guaranteed used OEM part from Tom’s. Don’t worry if you’ve never done this sort of job before. Our step-by-step guide will show you exactly what to do. You only need a few tools and one of our guaranteed used Toyota Camry alternators.

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How To Diagnose A Failing Alternator

The alternator does an important job in your vehicle. It turns mechanical energy from the engine into electricity. The alternator then powers everything from your headlights to your radio. It also charges your battery, which starts the car. But what happens when your alternator doesn’t work right? Let’s explore some common alternator problems and how to spot them.

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New Cars With the Highest Theft Rate

As everyone know, cars tend to be a hot property among thieves and according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 397,677 cars were pilfered last year alone. Fortunately, NHTSA says that increasing the use of marked parts, anti-theft devices and technology like coded keys, as well as heightened public awareness and improved law enforcement have help reduce this number steadily since 2001, bringing vehicle thefts now to their lowest rate since 1967.
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